December 20, 2019: He-Who-Shall-Not-Be-Named
Jean and Aaron pledge to avoid bringing down the holiday vibe by mentioning the president. (Over/under on how long they hold out?)
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Carrboro: Google Fiber, MLK Park, and “Hipsturbia”
Posted by Aaron Keck | Dec 20, 2019 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast
Is Carrboro on the vanguard of a new cool-suburban movement called “Hipsturbia”? Mayor Lydia Lavelle weighs in.
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Read MoreDecember 19, 2019: Safest Drug
Posted by Aaron Keck | Dec 19, 2019 | On Air Today
Aaron chats with Mika Pollock of Safest Drug, a new Chapel Hill nonprofit dedicated to preventing “medication harm,” or adverse effects from prescription drugs.
Read MoreImpeachment Then, Then, and Now
Posted by Aaron Keck | Dec 19, 2019 | History Matters
Donald Trump isn’t the only major figure to get impeached this week in history. Also, Scott and Aaron discuss the Bill of Rights (America’s and North Carolina’s).
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Read MoreDecember 19, 2019: The Science (And Art) Of Polling
Posted by Aaron Keck | Dec 19, 2019 | What We're Thinking
Tom and Aaron discuss how it’s possible to conduct an accurate public opinion survey – especially in 2019, when nobody answers their phone anymore.
Read MoreChapel Hill: Looking Back At 2019 (And Beyond)
Posted by Aaron Keck | Dec 19, 2019 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast
Mayor Pam Hemminger looks back at 2019 – which was itself a year of looking back, as Chapel Hill celebrated its 200th anniversary.
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Read MoreDecember 18, 2019: Crook’s Corner Book Prize
Posted by Aaron Keck | Dec 18, 2019 | Talking Books
The Crook’s Corner Book Prize winner is about to be announced! Susan and Aaron are joined by Maia Schuster – and famed author Daniel Wallace, who’ll speak with the winning author January 7 at the library.
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Read MoreOrange County: Achievements, Resolutions…and Trivia
Posted by Aaron Keck | Dec 18, 2019 | Conversations with the Mayors Podcast
County Commissioner Penny Rich looks back at 2019, looks forward to 2020, and tries to stump Aaron with local trivia. (Somewhat successfully.)
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Read MoreDecember 18, 2019: CHCCS Strategic Plan
Posted by Aaron Keck | Dec 18, 2019 | On Air Today
CHCCS superintendent Pam Baldwin and leadership-and-strategy director Misti Williams discuss the district’s strategic plan, with a focus on equity.
Read MoreDecember 18, 2019: “NC Solar Schools”
Posted by Aaron Keck | Dec 18, 2019 | On Air Today
Orange County Commissioner Mark Marcoplos is one of dozens of officials asking Duke Energy to help install solar power and energy storage in local schools.
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